Absolutely! As of January 1, 2018, the federal estate tax exemption amount will rise to $5.6 million, up from $5.49 million in 2017. The annual exclusion amount for gifts in 2018 will increase to $15,000, which is up from $14,000 for gifts in 2017. This means that...

Part 1: Considerations in using a Durable Power of Attorney What is a Durable Power of Attorney for Finances and Other Property? The Durable Power of Attorney is a signed and notarized document by which one person, the principal, gives another person, an agent,...